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We LOVE sensory bins. L.O.V.E. Here is a simple and fun Christmas themed sensory bin. Most of the items needed are probably things you already have on hand.
For this activity you’ll need:
- Container ( I use a large plastic container purchased at Target)
- Green rice (for how to color rice go HERE)
- Various Christmas related items. Think non breakable ornaments, gift bows, etc. I mostly used decorations off my tree that were non breakable. I found a darling Christmas tree at the dollar store that added greatly to this bin.
This activity helps:
- Promote learning through all 5 senses
- Build fine motor skills
- Teaches Christmas themes
- Teach colors, shapes, size, and texture
- Builds vocabulary
Add your rice to container and then all your Christmas item
Then play!
First she played with the rice
Then she did some scooping and pouring (just use some measuring spoons or cups from your kitchen)
Sensory bins are great for learning new vocabulary words for young toddlers. When she picked up the gift bow, I told her it was a “bow” and she put it on her head because she though I meant a hair bow. It was too funny!
She loved picking up the rice and making it “rain” over the tree.
She had a blast with this sensory bin, it occupied her for almost an hour which any one with a toddler knows that is nothing short of miraculous!
TIP: For an easy cleanup use a “mess mat”. We use a plastic shower curtain liner from the dollar store. You are able to to just dump the mess. Ours needs to be replaced, so we didn’t use one. The mess was not so bad, I just had to remind my daughter a few times that the rice stays in the bin.
Lovely! And how cute is she with the bow!! Love the little santa hat too!
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Thank you!!
This is fantastic! That rice is seriously beautiful. I love the tree too! And what a sweet memory with the bow
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Thanks Joyce!
I’ll be featuring this tomorrow on The Sunday Showcase.
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Great bin! I love the color of your rice. And I definitely know what you mean about loving any activity that keeps a toddler entertained for an hour. My kids, too, will stay engaged with a sensory bin for that long. And that is just one of many reasons I love sensory bins!
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What an appealing sensory bin, Brittany! I featured your post and photo in my 40+ Christmas Sensory Tubs post at http://livingmontessorinow.com/2012/12/17/montessori-monday-40-plus-christmas-sensory-tubs/
Deb @ Living Montessori Now recently posted..Montessori Monday – 40+ Christmas Sensory Tubs
Thank you Deb for the feature and the compliment. I appreciate it!
Oh I just love this idea! Will do this tomorrow! Thanx!
and Happy Holidays!
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I am glad you liked it! You should post a pic of it on my Facebook page! I would LOVE to see it.
Thank you, Happy Holidays to you as well!